Positive and negative impact of social media in the COVID-19 era.

Social Media usage has been shown to increase in situations of natural disaster and other crises. It is crucial for the scientific community to understand how social media works in order to enhance our capabilities and make a more resilient community. Through social media communication, the scientific community can collaborate around the globe in a faster way the most important findings of a disease, with a decreased knowledge transition time to other healthcare providers (HCPs). This is greatly important to coordinate research and knowledge during a time of uncertainty and protentional fake news. During the 2020 global pandemic, social media has become an ally but also a potential threat. High volumes of information compressed into a short period can result in overwhelmed HCPs trying to discern fact from noise. A major limitation of social media currently is the ability to quickly disseminate false information which can confuse and distract. Society relies on educated scientists and physicians to be leaders in delivering fact-based information to the public. For this reason, in times of crises it is important to be leaders in the conversation of social media to guide correct and helpful information and knowledge to the masses looking for answers.

Interações públicas, censura privada: o caso do Facebook / Public interactions, private censorship: the case of Facebook

Resumo O Facebook é apresentado como uma plataforma de relacionamento social on-line transnacional em que ocorrem debates e interações públicas. O texto traz um levantamento sobre o controle privado das expressões culturais e políticas realizadas pelos gestores da plataforma, que pode ser definido como censura privada. Casos de remoção de conteúdo são apresentados, e são expostas as políticas de controle do Facebook. O texto mostra ainda que as regras do Facebook trazem fortes componentes discricionários e uma estética que pode ser apresentada como um tipo de biopolítica da sociedade informacional.

Abstract Facebook is examined as a transnational online social networking platform where public discussions and interactions take place. The study surveys the private control of cultural and political expressions exercised by the platform’s managers, which can be defined as private censorship. Cases of removal of content are presented and Facebook’s political control policies discussed. The article also shows how Facebook rules display highly discretionary components and an aesthetic that can be portrayed as a kind of biopolitics of the information-age society.

[Public interactions, private censorship: the case of Facebook]. / Interações públicas, censura privada: o caso do Facebook.

Facebook is examined as a transnational online social networking platform where public discussions and interactions take place. The study surveys the private control of cultural and political expressions exercised by the platform's managers, which can be defined as private censorship. Cases of removal of content are presented and Facebook's political control policies discussed. The article also shows how Facebook rules display highly discretionary components and an aesthetic that can be portrayed as a kind of biopolitics of the information-age society.

As bases da reformulação da presença digital da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica / A basis for a reformulation of the digital presence of the Brazilian Association of Plastic Surgery

INTRODUÇÃO: Com o crescimento exponencial da internet, observou-se o grande potencial da rede como ferramenta eficaz no provimento de informações e acesso difundido. Desenvolver portais que respondam as necessidades informacionais de seus associados e usuários configuram uma preocupação das sociedades de classe. O objetivo deste estudo foi reavaliar a estrutura do portal da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, além da necessidade de implementação de uma nova dinâmica de interação de seus associados e usuários. MÉTODO: Realizou-se pesquisa qualitativa com seus associados e formadores de opinião previamente selecionados. RESULTADOS: As considerações mais frequentes foram: aporte de melhor conteúdo científico, necessidade de atualização do portal, divulgação de pesquisas, acesso a periódicos e instrumento de treinamento e/ou aperfeiçoamento. CONCLUSÃO: Essa pesquisa possibilitou a modernização do portal da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, além de definir diretrizes de sua presença contínua nas redes sociais.

INTRODUCTION: The exponential growth of the Internet has revealed its great potential as an effective tool for providers to access information. The development of websites that meet associates' and other users' needs to be informed is a concern of professional associations. This study aimed to assess the structure of the SBCP website and the need to implement a new dynamic interaction between associates and other users. METHOD: A qualitative study was conducted by surveying previously selected associates and opinion makers. RESULTS: The most common considerations were as follows: (1) the need to improve scientific content, (2) update the website, (3) disseminate research, (4) access journals, and (5) training and/or development of tools. CONCLUSION: This study promoted the modernization of the SBCP website and defined guidelines for its ongoing presence in social networks.

Modeling IoT-based solutions using human-centric wireless sensor networks.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has inspired solutions that are already available for addressing problems in various application scenarios, such as healthcare, security, emergency support and tourism. However, there is no clear approach to modeling these systems and envisioning their capabilities at the design time. Therefore, the process of designing these systems is ad hoc and its real impact is evaluated once the solution is already implemented, which is risky and expensive. This paper proposes a modeling approach that uses human-centric wireless sensor networks to specify and evaluate models of IoT-based systems at the time of design, avoiding the need to spend time and effort on early implementations of immature designs. It allows designers to focus on the system design, leaving the implementation decisions for a next phase. The article illustrates the usefulness of this proposal through a running example, showing the design of an IoT-based solution to support the first responses during medium-sized or large urban incidents. The case study used in the proposal evaluation is based on a real train crash. The proposed modeling approach can be used to design IoT-based systems for other application scenarios, e.g., to support security operatives or monitor chronic patients in their homes.

O uso de tecnologias da informação e comunicação em áreas rurais é suficiente para a educação continuada? / Use of information and communication technologies in rural areas enough for continuing education?

Objetivos: Esta pesquisa teve o intuito de avaliar o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação (TIC) por profissionais de saúde do interior do Ceará. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo transversal, no qual foram aplicados questionários para profissionais de nível superior da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de quatro municípios cearenses vinculados a uma universidade privada pelo internato rural. Resultados: Uma amostra de 72 enfermeiros, dentistas e médicos responderam o formulário. A maioria dos profissionais utilizam diferentes recursos tecnológicos para uso pessoal e para atividades profissionais. O telefone celular é a forma mais comum de TIC utilizada na prática profissional (61%). O uso recreacional da Internet (96%) é maior do que como parte da prática clínica diária (37%), assim como o e-mail (90% versus 38%). Apenas alguns (17%) têm acesso à Internet no local de trabalho e a maioria (60%) precisa viajar pelo menos 30 minutos para ter acesso à Internet. Daqueles que têm acesso à Internet no local de trabalho, 91% utilizam para atividades de autoaprendizagem ou de ensino. Conclusão: Nossos dados apoiam a ideia de que somente o acesso aos recursos tecnológicos não é suficiente. Os dispositivos móveis parecem, no momento, oferecer vantagem de acessibilidade para este grupo.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health professionals. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study in which questionnaires were applied to health professionals of Family Health Strategy of four municipalities of Ceará linked to a private university by rural internship. Results: A sample of 72 nurses, dentists and doctors answered the form. Most professionals use different technological resources for personal and professional activities. The mobile phone is the most common form of ICT used in professional practice (61 %). The recreational use of the Internet (96 %) is higher than as part of daily clinical practice (37 %), either email (90 % versus 38 % ). Only a few (17 %) have Internet access at work and the majority (60 %) have to travel at least 30 minutes to have Internet access. Those who have Internet access at work , 91 % use it for self-learning and teaching activities. Conclusion: Our data support the idea that only the access to technological resources is not enough. Mobile devices seem to offer advantage of accessibility for this group.

Dermatology resources on the internet.

Both patients and medical professionals are increasingly accessing the Internet for health information. Today's Web enables features that facilitate information sharing in a social and collaborative manner, thus transforming the way we access data and communicate with our patients and colleagues. The visual nature of the field of dermatology lends itself to the use of the Internet for reference and educational purposes. To generate a list of Web sites commonly used by academic dermatologists, the authors polled the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Dermatology Program Directors for their top 3 Web resources. The purpose of this article is to identify resources used by dermatologists as well as patients and examine factors that can influence Internet search results. Concerns regarding professionalism in the era of social media are also explored. As the volume of health information on the Internet continues to increase, it is essential for physicians to be aware of what is available in cyberspace. Reference and learning tools for the physician, learning and support tools for the patient, and physician Internet presence are key aspects of modern dermatology practice.